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title: Z-Cam Hardware Setup
description: Learn how to rig, power, and configure your Z CAM Genesis system. This guide covers PoE+ networking, static IP configuration, and lens calibration for synchronized multi-camera capture.
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# Z-Cam Hardware Setup
This startup guide is intended for those who have already acquired the necessary software and hardware to meet the **Genesis requirements**. If you haven't reviewed these specifications yet, please refer to our [Equipment List and Requirements](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis-equipment-list-requirements?hsLang=en).
### **Rigging Cameras**
#### Camera Placement
- **Mounting:** Secure cameras to your tripod or fixed clamp using the 1/4"-20 mounting points.
- **Stability:** Ensure all clamps are tightened fully before connecting cables to prevent "micro-shakes" during synchronised capture.
- **Configure Lens settings:** Set the manual focus to their optimal settings for the best possible capture.
- **Focus**: Ensure the focus ring on all Laowa lenses is set to the ‘infinity’ position.
#### Cable Requirements
- **Ethernet:** Use **Cat6** (or higher) cables. Cat6 is required to handle the high-bandwidth data transfer and PoE+ power delivery without signal dropouts.
- **Shielding:** If rigging in an environment with heavy electrical interference (lighting rigs, motors), FTP shielded Cat6 is recommended.
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#### Connecting/Powering Cameras
##### PoE+ Setup
- **One Cable Power:** This setup utilizes **PoE+.** The switch powers all cameras through the Cat6 cables, eliminating the need for batteries or AC adapters at the camera head.
- **Boot Up:** Cameras will automatically power on once the switch is active and connected.
- Run a single Cat6 cable from each camera directly to the **PoE+ Switch**. Avoid using "daisy-chain" splitters; every camera needs its own dedicated home run to the switch.
- Then run a single cable from the 10GB SFP on the switch directly back to the host device (PC/laptop). A 1GB SFP on the switch can be used; however, expect to encounter slower file transfer speeds.
Note: **The E2 M4 Mark II** can require up to 50w of power per unit while capturing, ensure your POE+ switch has enough POE allowance to support the number of cameras being used. For an 8 camera set up, we recommend the MikroTik Switch CRS320-8P-8B-4S+R. A 10GB SFP is required for the optimal connection to control and offload data from the cameras.
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**Next Step**: [Z-Cam Software Setup](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/z-cam-software-setup?hsLang=en) → Continue to the next article in System Prep & Setup.
- [Genesis](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Overview](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis?hsLang=en#overview)
- [System Prep & Setup](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis?hsLang=en#system-prep-setup)
- [Genesis Live](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis?hsLang=en#genesis-live)
- [Genesis Post](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis?hsLang=en#genesis-post)
- [Output Data](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis?hsLang=en#output-data)
- [Optimising your System](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis?hsLang=en#optimising-your-system)
- [System Management](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis?hsLang=en#system-management)
- [Release Notes](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/genesis?hsLang=en#release-notes)
- [Move One](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/move-one?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Move One Pricing](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/move-one?hsLang=en#move-one-pricing)
- [Move Platform](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/move-one?hsLang=en#move-platform)
- [Move One iOS App](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/move-one?hsLang=en#move-one-ios-app)
- [Using your Animations](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/move-one?hsLang=en#using-your-animations)
- [Legacy Accounts - App Store Billing](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/move-one?hsLang=en#legacy-accounts-app-store-billing)
- [Troubleshooting](https://docs.move.ai/knowledge/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content)
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